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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.42, 12,194.90 and 5,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.42, 12,194.90 and 5,059.70 is: 6,981.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.42 : 12,194.90 = 5,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.42/12,194.90 = 5,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.42x = 12,194.90 × 5,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.42x = 61,702,535.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,702,535.53/8,837.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.96

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